The survey also noted that a rise in contraception use over the last decade had contributed to an overall drop in the rate of abortions across the globe. The Netherlands has the lowest abortion rate in the world, while the US is among the highest.
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Just three ranking points separate Brazil from second-placed Spain while the Netherlands, Italy and Germany complete an unchanged top five.Portugal, France (9th), Russia (12th) and Greece (16th) will be kept apart in Monday's draw for the two-legged European World Cup playoffs. Those four will face[Brazil Stay Top Of Rankings, Portugal Back In Top 10 - New York Times]... Read More

But as water splashed up from a Land Rover hitting a mud hole, a tranquilizer dart poked the students in the back, and the smell of a rhino's breath was introduced into the air, the 10-minute film "Wild World Africa" proved too much for some of the 6- and 7-year-olds. A couple of them left. Some hid[Zoo revs up New theater - Detroit Free Press]... Read More

The southern African nation has been hit by recession as a global slowdown cuts demand for diamonds, which account for close to 40 percent of the economy.The crisis has forced Botswana, seen as one of Africa's best-run countries with a history of budget surpluses and the region's strongest currency,[Botswana Poll Marked By Discontent Over Economy - New York Times]... Read More